Chef Linda Harrell of Cibo E Beve Wins Springer Mountain Farms' Celebrate the Chef Award

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         MT. AIRY, Ga. (April 25, 2014) – Chef Linda Harrell of Cibo E Beve, an Italian restaurant in Atlanta, touted for its fine wine, food and cultural exposé, has received the prestigious Celebrate the Chef Award from Springer Mountain Farms. 

Known for its pure and tasty chicken without antibiotics, Springer Mountain Farms selects an award recipient each quarter based on the chef’s background, including education, community involvement and commitment to serving flavorful and innovative dishes. In addition, the chef must represent a white tablecloth restaurant that features Springer Mountain Farms chicken, has top-notch service and pays superior attention to cleanliness and food safety. These standards are consistent with Springer Mountain Farms’ mission to provide its customers the best quality product.

Harrell joins a select group of esteemed previous award recipients, including Ron Eyester of Rosebud (Atlanta), Trey Cioccia of The Farm house (Nashville) and Asha Gomez of Cardamom Hill (Atlanta).

“I was impressed with Chef Linda’s dedication to the local community - from her involvement with local initiatives and Georgia Grown to the food and wine fests…she focuses on healthy and pure, the same way Springer Mountain Farms does,” said Gus Arrendale, president of Springer Mountain Farms.

With more than 20 years of Italian cuisine expertise, Harrell has been a catalyst in the Atlanta community for promoting healthy eating, creating flavorful dishes and focusing on the freshest local farm-to-table ingredients, including her preference for Springer Mountain Farms chicken.

“Springer Mountain Farms continues to impress me with the pride and passion that they have in their farm,” said Harrell. “I apply those same standards and principles in my kitchen and, honestly, couldn't see myself serving anything else.”

In addition to the Celebrate the Chef Award, Harrell has been featured in numerous publications recognizing her achievements, including Gourmet Magazine, Flavors and The Baltimore Sun. She has also been named a “Top 10 Culinary Wizard” by Williamsburg Magazine and was featured on the national ABC-TV show “Eat & Greet."

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About Springer Mountain Farms

Built on strong family values, Springer Mountain Farms is a Mt. Airy, Ga.-based poultry producer that promises the healthiest, most flavorful and top quality chickens on the market. The family-owned business was the first poultry company in America to be certified by the American Humane Association for the humane treatment of chickens. Springer Mountain Farms’ chickens are raised on a pesticide-free vegetarian diet without the use of antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones. For more information, visit springermountainfarms.com or mobile at m.springermountainfarms.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter @smfchicken or Pinterest.